Excitement Builds for Class 4A State Playoffs in Florida
The Class 4A state playoffs in Florida kicked off last week, setting the stage for thrilling regional semifinal matchups as the competition heats up. With 16 talented teams vying for the championship, the impending round promises to deliver intense matchups and some unexpected twists as the field narrows down.
As Friday approaches, several intriguing games are on the horizon, highlighting both local rivalries and long-distance travel across the Sunshine State. While favorites are expected to advance, there’s always a possibility that strong contenders could see their seasons come to an abrupt end.
Notable predictions for the upcoming regional semifinals have been released by High School On SI. In the matchup between Ed White (5) and St. Augustine (1), the Yellow Jackets are favored after their impressive run last year, where they fell to Mainland in the Class 3S state championship, with their only current loss against Nease.
The second matchup features Escambia (3) at Choctawhatchee (2), where Escambia is predicted to win thanks to the stellar performance of sophomore running back Von Keller, who has amassed 1,481 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
In the following game, Zephyrhills (4) clashes with Jones (1), where Jones is favored due to quarterback Dereon Coleman’s explosive performance earlier in the season. Vanguard (2) is expected to overcome Lake Wales (3), following a previous triumph over them in last year’s playoffs.
Other notable predictions include Port Charlotte (1) over Jesuit (5) and Naples (2) expected to take on St. Petersburg (6). Plantation American Heritage (1) is favored against Dillard (5), while Miami Norland (2) is predicted to advance past Archbishop McCarthy (6).
Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth coverage as the playoff action unfolds leading to the state finals.
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